Best Open Mic
Austin’s Coffee and Film
Readers' Choice
1. Austin’s Coffee and Film, 929 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, 407-975-3364, austinscoffee.com
2. The Geek Easy, 114 S. Semoran Blvd., Winter Park, facebook.com/thegeekeasy
3. Belle Isle Yacht Pub, 7521 S. Orange Ave., 407-850-3491
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